America witnessed Drew Barrymore grow up in front of the camera, watching her transition from adorable child star to quirky-cute rom-com love interest. Now, the actress and television host is speaking candidly about the latest phase of her life: menopause.

Barrymore, 50, opened up to People about struggling to address her menopause and perimenopause symptoms, confessing that she faced a lot of trial-and-error with her treatment, including recently undergoing “a round of hormone therapy,” an experience she described as “tough.” (Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment for many menopause symptoms, including hot flashes.)

“All of a sudden, you look at yourself and you’re like, ‘I am not just a crypt keeper—I’m a hairy crypt keeper with dry skin,’” the Never Been Kissed actress sai

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